Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • Be able to perform a strategic analysis (SWOT-analysis)
  • Have knowledge of innovation and innovation processes
  • Have knowledge of basic budgeting and accounting
  • Have knowledge of financial management in large and small projects

Contents

Entrepreneurship and innovation, risk analysis, technology and economics, rhetoric and basic budgeting and accounting. Financial management of large and small projects.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and practices that are linked to the themes mentioned in course content. Group project, where the students are to evaluate a business case, perform a SWOT-analysis and present it orally. The project is based on a fictional business start-up. The students are also to evaluate the societal and economic consequences and connections of the start-up.

Expected workload pr student is about 135 hours (27 hours pr ECTS).

Examinations

Project, in group. Common graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study program manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 10:59:56 AM